Boy name
Alfred name meaning
“counsel from an elf”
Alfred is a masculine name of Old English origin meaning counsel from an elf. It comes from Ælfræd, which combines ælf, meaning elf, and ræd, meaning counsel. These two name elements together explain the meaning carried by the later name form Alfred.
What does Alfred mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Alfred
From Old English Ælfræd, combining ælf ‘elf’ and ræd ‘counsel’.
Name combinations with Alfred
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Alfred, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Alfred: counsel from an elf
- Karman: action or the result of deeds
- Berlian: a brilliantly cut diamond
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Meaning of each word
- Alfred: counsel from an elf
- Sunoto: good ordering or arrangement
- Harta: wealth, valuable possessions
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Alfred Samudra
Meaning of each word
- Alfred: counsel from an elf
- Samudra: a vast ocean
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Meaning of each word
- Purna: whole, complete, perfect
- Alfred: counsel from an elf
- Topan: a storm with very strong winds
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Alfred Nyaman
Meaning of each word
- Alfred: counsel from an elf
- Nyaman: comfortable and at ease
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Meaning of each word
- Alfred: counsel from an elf
- Radityo: the sun
- Masa: time, period, month
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How to pronounce Alfred
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦭ꧀ꦥ꦳ꦿꦺꦢ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮜ᮪ᮖᮢᮨᮓ᮪ |
Is Alfred a boy’s name?
Yes, Alfred is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Alfred ranks #851 among boy names in our data sample (23 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Alfred
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Arif♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Arief♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Hakim♂Wise, possessing wisdom
- Lukman♂Name of a wise figure in the Quran
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Rasyid♂♀Discerning, rightly guided
- Rusdi♂Associated with sound guidance and judgment
- Arsyad♂Better guided, wiser
- Huda♂Guidance toward the right path
- Roni♂Ruler's counselor
- Wicaksono♂Wise, discerning
Famous people named Alfred
- Alfred Gonti Pius Datubara · b. 1934
- Alfred Papare
- Alfred Simanjuntak · b. 1920
- Alfred Alfonso Bessi
- Alfred Baun · b. 1970
- Alfred Bonaventura Lomboan
- Alfred Demie Wamuar · b. 1971
- Alfred Fredy Anouw · b. 1989
- Alfred Ilintamon · b. 1977
- Alfred Melianus
- Alfred Pakage · b. 1987
- Alfred Pangala Batara Randa · b. 1953
FAQ about the name Alfred
What is the meaning of Alfred?
Alfred means counsel from an elf. From Old English Ælfræd, combining ælf ‘elf’ and ræd ‘counsel’.
Is Alfred a boy’s name?
Yes, Alfred is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Alfred?
Alfred is of European origin.
How many syllables does Alfred have?
Alfred has 2 syllables (Al-fred) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Alfred?
Alfred ranks #851 among boy names in our data sample (23 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Alfred?
Some ideas: Alfred Karman Berlian; Alfred Sunoto Harta; Alfred Samudra.
Famous people named Alfred?
Notable people named Alfred include Alfred Gonti Pius Datubara, Alfred Papare, Alfred Simanjuntak.
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